Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun plural (Ethnol.) A dark race inhabiting the Micronesian Islands. They are supposed to be a mixed race, derived from Polynesians and Papuans.
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- noun Plural form of
Micronesian .
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In the Marshallese language spoken by the Micronesians of Bikini Atoll, bikini is a compound word formed of pik, meaning “flat surface”—in reference to the low-lying form of the coral reef atoll, as opposed to the mountainous shapes of islands formed by volcanoes—and ni, “coconut.”
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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In the Marshallese language spoken by the Micronesians of Bikini Atoll, bikini is a compound word formed of pik, meaning “flat surface”—in reference to the low-lying form of the coral reef atoll, as opposed to the mountainous shapes of islands formed by volcanoes—and ni, “coconut.”
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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Native plants have long been sources of food, construction material, fiber, and medicine for Micronesians -- it is a fascinating place to explore and learn.
Michael Balick, Ph.D.: Sakau: Powerful Plant From the Pacific Islands 2010
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Native plants have long been sources of food, construction material, fiber, and medicine for Micronesians -- it is a fascinating place to explore and learn.
Michael Balick, Ph.D.: Sakau: Powerful Plant From the Pacific Islands 2010
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Native plants have long been sources of food, construction material, fiber, and medicine for Micronesians -- it is a fascinating place to explore and learn.
Michael Balick, Ph.D.: Sakau: Powerful Plant From the Pacific Islands Ph.D. Michael Balick 2010
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VIEW FAVORITES yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = 'Marshall Islanders & others with disease & no healthcare'; yahooBuzzArticleSummary = 'A friend sent a story (no link) concerning the town of Springdale in NW Ark. Micronesians do not enjoy public health insurance by the US.
OpEdNews - Quicklink: Marshall Islanders & others with disease & no healthcare 2008
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A friend sent a story (no link) concerning the town of Springdale in NW Ark. Micronesians do not enjoy public health insurance by the US.
OpEdNews - Quicklink: Marshall Islanders & others with disease & no healthcare 2008
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According to the leader of Ponape, Heinrich Iriarte, some Micronesians are born to rule while others are born to serve Paige, 1977, p.
The Bass Handbook of Leadership Bernard M. Bass 2008
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TuvaluIn 1974, ethnic differences within the British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands caused the Polynesians of the Ellice Islands to vote for separation from the Micronesians of the Gilbert Islands.
Background 2008
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Background: In 1974, ethnic differences within the British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands caused the Polynesians of the Ellice Islands to vote for separation from the Micronesians of the Gilbert Islands.
Tuvalu 2008
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